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Data-Rich to Information-Rich: AI Trends in Higher Education Institutional Research
Higher education institutions have long been data-rich, accumulating vast datasets across enrollment, academic records, financial aid, and student success. Yet many IR teams face challenges in turning those datasets into...Read Moreabout: Data-Rich to Information-Rich: AI Trends in Higher Education Institutional Research -
AIR’s Annual Report: Growth, Voice, and Resilience in a Changing Landscape
I hope everyone’s start of the fall semester is going well. I want to take a moment to advocate for you to read the annual report published yesterday. I would hope that it is no surprise to you that we are living i...Read Moreabout: AIR’s Annual Report: Growth, Voice, and Resilience in a Changing Landscape -
2024–25 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Growth, Adaptation, and Leadership
The past year has brought significant change across higher education—shifting policies, evolving priorities, and the conclusion of AIR’s federal subcontract for IPEDS training after more than two decades. Thr...Read Moreabout: 2024–25 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Growth, Adaptation, and Leadership -
Share Your Insights: AI’s Impact on Higher Ed Work
AIR is partnering with EDUCAUSE, CUPA-HR, and NACUBO to better understand how advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are shaping work in higher education. We invite you to take a short survey about AI’s impact on...Read Moreabout: Share Your Insights: AI’s Impact on Higher Ed Work -
Proposed IPEDS ACTS Component: AIR Community Survey Results
When the U.S. Department of Education proposed adding an Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) to IPEDS beginning in 2025–26, AIR recognized the importance of elevating institutional voices in that...Read Moreabout: Proposed IPEDS ACTS Component: AIR Community Survey Results -
Get to Know Our Community: Abhishek Singh
In my role, I ensure timely completion of federal, state, and external reporting requirements such as IPEDS, NYSED, and U.S. News, etc. I also use analytics, dashboards, and predictive models to support key institutional...Read Moreabout: Get to Know Our Community: Abhishek Singh -
Higher Education Associations Urge Adoption of FAIR Model for Research Costs
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) has joined more than 160 higher education and research organizations in signing a letter to House and Senate appropriators urging support for the Financial Accountability ...Read Moreabout: Higher Education Associations Urge Adoption of FAIR Model for Research Costs -
AIR Executive Director Weighs In: Proposed IPEDS Supplement Could Undermine Reliability of Admissions Data
In an Inside Higher Ed opinion piece published September 15, 2025, Bryan Cook, vice president of data and policy analysis at the American Council on Education, and Christine M. Keller, executive director and CEO of the A...Read Moreabout: AIR Executive Director Weighs In: Proposed IPEDS Supplement Could Undermine Reliability of Admissions Data -
New AIR–IHEP Network Empowers Institutions to Turn Data into Action
As data professionals, we know that data and insight aren’t enough—it’s what we do with them that truly drives impact. Turning information into meaningful change requires strategy, collaboration, and th...Read Moreabout: New AIR–IHEP Network Empowers Institutions to Turn Data into Action -
U.S. Department of Education Issues Reminder on 2025 FVT/GE Reporting Cycle and Upcoming Student Warning Requirements
On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued Electronic Announcement GE-25-03, reminding institutions that the 2025 Financial Value Transparency (FVT) and Gainful Employment (GE) reporting cycle opened J...Read Moreabout: U.S. Department of Education Issues Reminder on 2025 FVT/GE Reporting Cycle and Upcoming Student Warning Requirements -
AIR Contributes to National Report on Changes at the U.S. Department of Education
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) recently provided input for a national report titled Education At Risk: Frontline Impacts on Students and Institutions. Released in July 2025 by Sen. Elizabeth Warren&rsqu...Read Moreabout: AIR Contributes to National Report on Changes at the U.S. Department of Education -
How We Are Navigating Accreditation as a Small Team (And What We’d Try to Do Differently)
When the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmation cycle officially began for our institution two years ago, I anticipated a demanding process, but I didn’t fully g...Read Moreabout: How We Are Navigating Accreditation as a Small Team (And What We’d Try to Do Differently) -
Your Chance to Lead: Shaping AIR’s Future Through Board and NEC Service
As newly-elected members of the Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC), we are excited to encourage our fellow members of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) to consider stepping into a leadership role. W...Read Moreabout: Your Chance to Lead: Shaping AIR’s Future Through Board and NEC Service -
Step Into Leadership: Nominations for AIR Volunteer Roles Are Open
I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer with a little time to unwind. At the start of the new Board year, I want to remind everyone that nominations for both the Board and the Nominations and Election Committee (NE...Read Moreabout: Step Into Leadership: Nominations for AIR Volunteer Roles Are Open -
LLM-based AI for IR: Approaches and Strategies
As Institutional Researchers, we navigate an overwhelming landscape of AI technologies. Since late 2022, Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed how we can approach data analysis, but choosing the right integration...Read Moreabout: LLM-based AI for IR: Approaches and Strategies -
Good Leaders Care for Themselves and Their Teams
We are a busy group. Most data professionals in higher education would describe themselves as constantly working, often beyond capacity. According to the 2024 AIR National Survey, 56% of those in small IR offices, 44% of...Read Moreabout: Good Leaders Care for Themselves and Their Teams -
Positioning AIR for What’s Next in Higher Education
As I think about this past year with the Board, I'm proud of the strides we've made together to advance the mission of AIR. We worked to broaden pathways to volunteer leadership within AIR, aiming to reflect the rich div...Read Moreabout: Positioning AIR for What’s Next in Higher Education -
AIR Survey Highlights Institutional Concerns Over Changes to U.S. Department of Education
In May 2025, the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) conducted a survey to assess the impact of recent and proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) on Institutional Research and Institutional Ef...Read Moreabout: AIR Survey Highlights Institutional Concerns Over Changes to U.S. Department of Education -
AIR Welcomes Newly Elected, Appointed Leaders
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 leadership elections. The newly elected leaders officially assumed their roles during the Annual Business Meeting at the 202...Read Moreabout: AIR Welcomes Newly Elected, Appointed Leaders -
Highlights from the 2025 AIR Annual Business Meeting
The 2025 Annual Business Meeting of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) took place on Wednesday afternoon during the AIR Forum, bringing members together to reflect on the organization’s progress, reco...Read Moreabout: Highlights from the 2025 AIR Annual Business Meeting
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